Nutritional Analysis and Anemia in Ecuador

Authors

Michael Brizzee, Brigham Young University
Sondra Heaston, Brigham Young University

Keywords

nutritional analysis, anemia, Ecuador, parasites, deficient vitamin intake

College

Nursing

Abstract

According to the World Health Organization, anemia affects over 30% of children in Ecuador and in surrounding countries and has been directly linked to decreased test scores, educational performance, and job proficiency. This study is aimed at finding a nutrition correlation and possible causation of anemia in Ecuadorian children ages 7-15. The research is done in conjunction with an anemia study done through the college of nursing looking at other possible causes of anemia including parasites and deficient vitamin intake. Together, these studies have helped to identify possible causes of anemia which can in turn help agencies find economical and practical solutions to the problem.

Recommended Citation

Brizzee, Michael and Heaston, Sondra (2014) "Nutritional Analysis and Anemia in Ecuador," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 1043.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/1043